Director, Procurement

Director, Procurement - NA Raw Materials, Whiskey& Barrels

Plainfield, Illinois, United States of America

TITLE: Procurement Director, NA Raw Materlais, Whiskey & Barrels
Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere.

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To lead the development and execution of the strategies for NA Raw Materials, Rum, Energy, Whiskey, Barrels, Commodities & Bulk sales
Lead Balance Sheet Procurement (contract distillation, warehousing, barrels, grains, yeast, energy) and sales responsibility (bulk sales, byproduct sales, barrel sales) supporting Diageo North America distillation and maturing strategy totaling approximately $225M annually. Role is both tactical and strategic encompassing end to end supply chain management.
To lead the negotiation of contractual arrangements with suppliers in these categories to ensure they reflect the needs of the business and meet corporate standards and financially deliver against our value commitments
Complexity of Role:
Member of the NA Procurement Supply leadership team and NA Supply Maturing Stock Team
Links with NA and Global Procurement leaders to bring knowledge as well as search and spin opportunities
Strong working relationships with the commercial aspects of the business as well as leaders in Network Supply, Finance, Technical operations, Conversion and Procurement team
Required to be the functional authority on the group of category areas for Diageo and present opportunities to the organization on a strategic level
Capability to interact/negotiate multi- year strategic contracts across categories under remit.
Ensure constant alignment with Corporate Relations on External Communications
Anticipates and monitors together with CE counterparts global economic conditions and their impact on Diageo relevant industries to ensure that we can proactively lead both positive and negative ramifications on our business; e.g. corn fundamentals, consumer preference shifts in alcohol, etc.
Ability to coach and train on specific financial analysis, business law, technical and regulatory as it impacts specific category and commodity strategies and spend as well as train on Global Procurement tools on Category Management
Analyzes markets, suppliers, and industries at the strategic levels to develop vision and coach personnel
Oversees the key communication and all associated

projects/initiatives/savings
Provides market intelligence of potential trends back to the Demand Team.
Strategic and Tactical responsibility for annual byproduct and bulk sales.
Accountable to set strategic marketing, sales and procurement direction for relevant spend/sale area.
Accountable for developing and implementing standards in the selection process for all new suppliers and customers
Responsible to ensure that all contracts are structured to meet Diageo standards for financial delivery, required service levels and quality standards
Responsible for delivering NA Supply Financial P/L and B/S commitments via implemented sales and purchase strategy
Strategic responsibility for $80M+ in

New Barrel Procurement

Tactical and strategic responsibility for annual

Bulk Sales

task as assigned
Lead, coordinate and align Bulk Sales Team and process (Planning, Blending, Finance and NAM maturing sites)
Tactical and strategic responsibility for

Byproduct Sales

(approximately $10M)
Negotiation of distillery byproduct (DDG and stillage) sales and contracts from six Diageo NAM sites
Cross-functional coordination of annual new barrel delivery schedules between nine
Leadership Accountabilities:
The Raw Materials, Whiskey& Barrels Director will be an inspirational leader who will help define the strategy that will drive breakthrough performance for Diageo North America Supply
The leader needs to energize within Diageo, within the Supply organization and in partnership with our Demand colleagues (Innovation, Brand, and Business Unit Leads).
The Raw Materials, Whiskey& Barrels Director will need to excel in giving clear concise presentations based on complex data analysis to facilitate and influence Senior Partner decisions.
Have the ability to combine creativity with a strong supply and financially savvy to deliver breakthrough plans.
Strategic judgement and analytical rigor, with the ability to translate strategy into action.
Commercialization and project management experience to ensure recommended supply plans are efficiently implemented.
Maintain a strong internal control and compliance environment consistent with the Diageo compliance policies.
Ability to influence, inspire and impact across a matrix organization creating outstanding teamwork and alignment.
Energize and inspire others to deliver outstanding results.
Accountable for overseeing the forecasting and standard setting during the annual budget process
Accountable for overseeing a total spend of over $350M
Accountable in coordination with Global CPRM for the formulation and execution of price risk management strategies for corn, natural gas and other NA commodity exposures
Accountable for contributing to company's overall economic profit by leading the development and execution of savings projects for relevant categories
Responsible for the development and management of a team of four direct reports
Qualifications and Experience Required:
8-10+ years of commercial negotiations and strategy development experience in the spirits market.
Knowledge and application of best in class marketing, sales & procurement skills
Outstanding leadership, analytical and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience in people management
Demonstrated experience in leading organizational change
Experience in key sales/procurement skills including negotiations, analysis, forecasting & benchmarking etc.
4 year Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree a plus
Worker Type:

Employee
Primary Location:

Plainfield, Illinois, United States of America
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, were the worlds leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers the brands were building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and youll collaborate with talented thinkers, leaders, and makers from all corners of the world. Together, youll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and youll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and well celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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